HIST 331 - History of Human Rights and Africa

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course begins with an exploration of the historical development of human rights. Examining how human rights have operated in a global system, we will look at how rights existed for various cultures in Africa before the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. While we will address the legal and philosophical dimensions of human rights, this course will focus on the intellectual history of the experience and practice of human rights in Africa. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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